Description
Latin name: Pogostemon Cablin
Patchouli is known for its intense, hearty aroma, it also possesses an interesting set of medicinal properties.
Patchouli’s benefits:
Killing bacteria and fungi. Antimicrobial substances found in patchouli can help fight infections.
Reducing depression and anxiety. Patchouli is a known mood enhancer and can help alleviate symptoms of stress.
Other patchouli’s benefits, mostly used in folk medicine, are:
Healing skin conditions. Many different skin ailments, such as eczema and overly oily skin, can be improved by using patchouli.
Reducing fever and inflammation. The anti-inflammatory properties of patchouli make it useful for alleviating fevers as well as several types of internal and external inflammation.
